HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_09.03.2020Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Adv isory B oard
of the City of Georgetown
September 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM
at Virtual
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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A C all to order - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair
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B Disc ussion on how this virtual c onference will be c onducted, to inc lude options for public c omments and
how the public may addres s the C ommis s ion – K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager
C Disc ussion and possible action on the Annual Main S treet Workplan
Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily
acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at
__________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said
meeting.
__________________________________
R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 3, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C all to order - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
NA
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Kim Mc Auliffe
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 3, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion on how this virtual conferenc e will be conduc ted, to include options for public comments and
how the public may address the C ommission – K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 3, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion on the Annual Main S treet Workplan
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
KM
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
2019 Workplan Backup Material
Workplan - MS Forward Backup Material
Workplan - Das hboard Backup Material
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Georgetown Main Street Program
Vision Statement:
Georgetown Main Street Program develops and enhances a vibrant, historic, economic center that is attractive,
creative, and evolving.
Mission Statement:
Georgetown Main Street Program is a preservation-driven, economic development organization. We promote
diverse community engagement to create a destination downtown for everyone.
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Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Breakfast Bites/Downtown Lowdown Aaron, Karen Quarterly 2,000.00$ Ongoing
Schedule façade grant check presentations in conjunction with Breakfast Bites Staff Quarterly -$ Ongoing
Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Business Retention & Expansion Visits by block captains All Monthly 600.00$ Ongoing
Distribute Literature & Encourage Reinvestment through the Façade Grant Program All Monthly 2,000.00$ Ongoing
Collaborate with other preservation-based organizations by attending HARC meetings Karen Monthly -$ Ongoing
Recruit desireable new businesses to downtown through outreach and site visits Staff/ED Monthly 400.00$ Ongoing
ECONOMIC VITALITY WORKPLAN
For Strategy #: Foster development and historic preservation
For Strategy #: Facilitate communication & collaboration among downtown stakeholders
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Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
3rd Monday Monthly Volunteer Lunch Christine Monthly -$ Ongoing
College Town Meetings with Southwestern University Staff Bi-Monthly -$ Ongoing
Encourage & assist businesses with applying for TDA awards Staff July-Aug 300.00$ In process
Annual Christmas Party Trisha & Staff November - December 250.00$ In process
Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Board Member Training & Site Visits Staff Annually 1,000.00$ Ongoing
Annual Collectible Ornament Fundraiser for Façade Grant Program Kate, Diane, Shelley July - October 4,000.00$ In process
Art Coaster Fundraiser for Façade Grant Program Kate, Diane, Shelley April, October 3,000.00$ Discontinued
Greeting Card Fundraiser for Façade Grant Program Kate, Diane, Shelley October-November 1,500.00$ In Process
ORGANIZATION WORKPLAN
For Strategy #: Foster development and historic preservation
For Strategy #: Facilitate communication & collaboration among downtown stakeholders
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Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Work collaboratively with City departments involved in improvements; planning, public works, arts and culture, project management,
CVB through Downtown Coordination Meetings Staff Monthly -$ Ongoing
Attend Downtown TIRZ meetings to serve as Main Street liason for reviewing and approving new improvement projects Trisha As needed -$ Ongoing
Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Review and update the Façade and Sign Grant Program Process All June-July -$ In process
Collaborate with other preservation-based organizations by attending Preservation Georgetown meetings Kate Monthly -$ Ongoing
Serve as liason to the THC MS design services for business and property owners Staff As needed -$ Ongoing
Review wayfinding options and work with other downtown stakeholders on preferred option Staff November-May TBD Ongoing
DESIGN WORKPLAN
For Strategy #: Foster development and historic preservation
For Strategy #: Facilitate communication & collaboration among downtown stakeholders
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Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Main Street Star Award All As needed 200.00$ Ongoing
Shop Small Project Aaron, Diane July-Nov 2,000.00$ Complete
Collaborate with other downtown promotional organizations by attending DGA meetings Rotates with Board/Staff Monthly -$ Ongoing
Promote Downtown as a signature destination and encourage collaborative marketing All As needed 5,000.00$ Ongoing
Project/Activity Lead Timeline Budget Status
Georgetown Swirl (Fundraising to support façade grant program)Kate, Shelley, Christine, Trisha Aug-March 15,000.00$ In process
PROMOTION WORKPLAN
For Strategy #: Facilitate communication & collaboration among downtown stakeholders
For Strategy #: Foster development and historic preservation
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Work Plan: [Insert District Name]
Activity: Lead Committee/ Task Force: Budget: $
Event date or project completion date:
Anticipated results/ measures of success:
Chair/ person responsible: Phone: Email:
Project team members:
Tasks Responsibility/
Person or
Committee
Timetable Cost Revenue Volunteer
Hours
Staff
Hours
Needed
Progress/ Completion/ Comments
Measurements of Success
Total: $____ $_____
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Community COVID-19 Recovery Work Plan
Dashboard (Three Months)
Board Organization Promotion Design Economic
Vitality
KEY GOALS:
METRICS:
ADVOCACY
MESSAGING:
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Priority of New
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